Rectus sheath hematoma is a not uncommon condition caused by iatrogenic injury during laparoscopic injury or seen in the setting of anticoagulation, … [Read more...]
Duct of Luschka Injury
The duct of Luschka is a normal variant that drains bile directly from the liver parenchyma into the gallbladder. It typically is located on the … [Read more...]
Gallbladder Surgery Complications – John Murtha’s Death
Gallbladder surgery complications are not uncommon unfortunately and although none of the editors of InsideSurgery participated in his care, we have … [Read more...]
Acute Cholecystitis
Pathophysiology 1) inflammation of gallbladder 2) causes are obstructing calculi in cystic duct (95%) and bile stasis (occurs in critically ill … [Read more...]
Hasson Cannula Placement
Indications Placement of a Hasson cannula is a widely used technique in all laparoscopic (i.e., minimally invasive or keyhole) surgery. It allows … [Read more...]
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Technique for gallbladder removal Indications Chronic or acute disease of the gallbladder due to gallstones, biliary sludge, or … [Read more...]